Dress Code

Expectations

We would like to remind you that all delegates are required to attend the conference with formal attire. For example, we expect to see collar shirts, suit jackets, dress shoes, and yes, even ties (not required). Please dress in a way that represents your school in the best possible light. If you are unsure about what to wear, feel free to email our secretariat for further details (see Secretariat page for contact info). The following is a list of acceptable and unacceptable attire ofr male and female students. All Admin Staff should have semi-formal attire in business colors (black, navy, gray).

MALE STUDENTS ACCEPTABLE ATTIRE:
- dress shirt (can be long sleeve or short sleeve)
- tie (tied appropriately, should not be worn loosened around the neck)
- dress trousers
- dress shoes
- suit coat (preferred but is optional)
- school uniform (if it includes shirt/tie/long trousers)

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE FOR MALES:
- jeans, corduroy or any kind of denim trousers
- sneakers, running shoes, sports shoes
- baseball caps
- any other type of hat (unless worn for religious purposes or as part of the national dress of home country being represented)
- un-tucked shirts (shirts are expected to be tucked in at all times)
- shorts of any type
- t-shirts of any type worn as the primary shirt (t-shirts worn under a dress shirt are fine)
- ‘sagging’ trousers

FEMALE STUDENTS ACCEPTABLE ATTIRE:
- women’s business suit with skirt/slacks, blouse and jacket
- professional dresses
- skirt/blouse combinations
- slacks and blouse combinations
- dress shoes, sandals
- scarves as part of a professional ensemble or head-dress
- head coverings are fine if worn for religious purposes or as part of a national costume of the female’s home country or the country being represented
- school uniforms consisting of blouse with skirt/trousers

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE FOR FEMALES:
- jeans, corduroy or any kind of denim trousers, skirt or jacket
- sneakers
- hats, berets, bandanas
- very tight form fitting trousers
- trousers with studs, embroidery, or any other type of applied designs
- miniskirts
- low cut blouses
- blouses that are very tight/form fitting
- shorts of any type
- tops that reveal a bare midriff
- t-shirts of any type